RHS Teacher ~ Science

Job Title:

Teacher

Reports To:

Principal

Evaluated By:
Principal

Job Goal:
To provide the instruction of assigned students keeping within the law, board policies and administrative regulations. Instruction is the teaching/learning process which includes student guidance, management, skills and knowledge in grade/subject areas taught.

Essential Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

• Montana Teaching License with appropriate grade level/subject area endorsement
• Ability to assist in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school
• Ability to interpret and implement all Board policies, administrative regulations and negotiated agreements
• Ability to assist in the development, revisions and evaluation of the curriculum and instructional services
• Ability to assist in the development of school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline and conduct of students as established in district procedures
• Ability to serve as liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging parent involvement with the school
• Ability to provide direction to others and to make independent judgments
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, teachers and community
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines
• Perform physical requirements which may include:
• A. Moderate to extensive degree of physical and emotional stamina
• B. Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and sitting
• C. Ability to restrain students in emergency situations
• D. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations
• E. Possess near/far visual acuity/depth perception
• F. Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student injury and illnesses
• Such alternative to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plan and implement a program of study following state and district goals/curriculum that as much as is possible, meet the individual needs and development of students
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to students
• Diagnose the needs and abilities of assigned students and prescribe appropriate learning activities for each student
• Evaluate each student's growth periodically and develop instructional plans for the future; assist the specialists in the instruction of special education students
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents/guardians concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Encourage students to set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, administrative regulations and district policy
• Confer with colleagues, administration, students and/or parents when necessary
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for Educational Assistants, Special Needs Assistants and/or volunteer(s) and provide input regarding their job performance as appropriate
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff/district committees as required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of subject matter, to seek professional growth, improve classroom instruction and to qualify for certification by following both state and district regulations
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Montana Teaching License
• Possess a valid First Aid card if required
• Possess a valid Driver's License if required
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training/Hepatitis B Shot Series Training if required

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by…